The trailblazing Australian circus company Circa (Humans, Danger Club, Depart) bring their exuberant reinterpretation of Swan Lake to London this Christmas. Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble, there promises to be a profusion of stunts, sequins, flippers and feathers! Duck Pond is a dazzling extravaganza that amalgamates spectacular circus and world-class storytelling for audiences of all ages. Feathers will fly in this exhilarating tale of beautiful swans, a hapless prince, and a cheeky flipper-wearing duck army.The show brims with thrilling stunts, jaw-dropping aerials and rib-tickling comedy: the perfect festive treat for the whole family.  

Circa is one of the world’s leading performance companies. Founded in 2004 in Brisbane, Australia, they have toured the world extensively, performing in  over 45 different countries to nearly two million people. The world-class circus troupe continues to push the boundaries of the art form, blurring the lines between movement, dance, theatre and circus, and pioneering how extreme physicality can create powerful and moving performances. 

Duck Pond 

Duck Pond will be performed from 19-30 December 2024 at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX 

www.duckpond.live 

Duration: 80 mins 

Elisabeth Rushton

Elisabeth has over 15 years of experience as a luxury lifestyle and travel writer, and has visited over 70 countries. She has a particular interest in Japan and the Middle East, having travelled extensively around Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, and the UAE. A keen skier, she has visited over fifty ski resorts around the world, from La Grave to Niseko. She writes about a broad spectrum of subjects...(Read More)